Hi,
Thank you everyone. You confirmed what I needed to know to keep things straight. Here is my big picture reason to learn ANSI C++ as well as possible, including this STL stuff.

Let's say I apply for a position as a C++ programmer and I know Win32 stuff really well. I show up, find out that Windows is out and that Linux is in...then the question becomes "Do I know enough ANSI C++ well enough to program without dependency upon Win32?

I think from what I read that C++ is far more powerful and flexible then most introductory college courses or books on the market reveal. After reading "The C++ Standard Library", I realize I could spend several years learning to utilize all of its functionality and features.

I think it is possible to be good at C++ and Win32 like most of you guys. But for a newbie, I want to focus on ANSI C++. Frankly, the Win32 API makes a lot of stuff very easy to do...which is why it exists...but it does take away from C++ knowledge.

So, that is why I was looking for a pure ANSI C++ alternative to FileTimeToSystemTime().

I hope this makes sense. Feel free to tell me how ridiculous it is. I am always willing to entertain a different perspective.

As always, I really appreciate your input.
Regards,
ChuckB